Ma,

The night I received the call that you had suddenly passed away I felt like I had just lost my best friend. It has been three years since you have been gone but sometimes it feels like you are still living overseas and we are waiting for you to visit your family here in the states. I never got the chance to tell you that you were one of the most wonderful women I feel blessed to have had a good relationship with. You were smart, kind, funny, and very generous with your time and love, traits I see in you grandsons.

When I married your son 21 years ago you welcomed me with open arms into the family with no questions asked. You made me feel relaxed and comfortable right from the start, thank you for that! I will always cherish the times we would spend hours talking on the phone, mostly about nothing. Thank you for all the advice, love and support you gave unselfishly throughout the years you were here with us. We miss seeing and talking with you but we know that heaven has gained a beautiful angel, who will never be forgotten!

Love,
Your daughter-in-law
Diana, age 40